Ajit Pawar Passes Away: Maharashtra Mourns Deputy CM Ajit Pawar After Tragic Accident

On this India Today special report, host Preeti Choudhry covers the tragic demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar following a fatal accident. The bulletin features visuals from outside the Ahilyabai Holkar Hospital and the leader's residence in Baramati, where mortal remains are being taken for public 'antim darshan'. Shaina NC, Shiv Sena spokesperson and neighbor to the Pawars, paid tribute stating, '50 years of being in public life... he worked tirelessly, not just for Baramati but also for the people of Maharashtra.' Political analyst Jayant Menkar discusses the potential 'political upheavals' and the future of the NCP faction following this leadership vacuum. The report highlights that Maharashtra has declared a three-day mourning period, with the final rites scheduled to take place with full state honours. Preeti Choudhry and correspondent Moshmi Singh describe the standstill in Baramati as thousands gather to pay their final respects to the grassroots leader.